EC Bahia vs Avaí FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Rafael da Silva Alves
- Referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo
- Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
- Referee Ricarle Goncalves Batista
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 25 | 52 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 24 | 48 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 25 | 45 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 25 | 42 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 25 | 40 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 25 | 39 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 25 | 37 |
| 8 | CA Mineiro | 24 | 36 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 24 | 35 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 25 | 32 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 24 | 30 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 24 | 30 |
| 13 | Santos FC | 24 | 29 |
| 14 | EC Vitoria | 25 | 29 |
| 15 | Gremio FBPA | 24 | 28 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 25 | 25 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 24 | 25 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 24 | 25 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 25 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 24 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Avaí FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 May | Botafogo FR | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | America FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
2/2
61-75
5/3
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Jean Lucas | 3 G | 3 A |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . EC Bahia are looking to make home advantage count against Avai FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Douglas suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Arthur Caike is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Avai FC.
- 28' Another substitution for EC Bahia to replace Arthur Caike by Rogerio on 28 minute.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nino Paraiba on 38 minutes.
- 40' Brilliant from the ! Artur makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 40.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eric Ramires made 331 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Luan Pereira gets the nod from Avai FC. He replaces Eduardo Kunde and will look to change the dynamic.
- 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Iury on 47.
- 52' EC Bahia are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' Brazil international Ernando has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' Shaylon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eric Ramires on 69 minute.
- 71' Luan Pereira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 72' It is a substitution in Avai FC team. Feliciano Brizuela is replaced by Matheus Ferreira on 72 minute.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Bahia and Avai FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 82' Avai FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 84' EC Bahia make a change. Artur trudges off to be replaced by Elton on 84 minutes.
- 89' The travelling Avai FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Another three points for EC Bahia.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 1
- 28
- 2
- 26
- 16
- 9
-
10
Eric Ramires ↓ Shaylon 69'
-
77
Arthur Caike ↓ Rogerio 28'
- 98
Bench
Coach
Roger Machado
Avaí FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 7
- 99
- 33
- 28
- 22
-
63
Eduardo Kunde ↓ Luan Pereira 46'
- 89
- 19
- 6
-
16
Luanderson ↓ Feliciano Brizuela 46'
Bench
- 29
- 94
-
21
Luan Pereira ↑ 46'
- 97
- 26
- 83
- 14
- 5
- 20
-
11
Feliciano Brizuela ↑ 46'
Coach
Geninho
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Avaí FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
81%
Draw or Avaí FC
48%
EC Bahia or Avaí FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
2.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Avaí FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Avaí FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

